The authentic Biedermeier furniture on 1stDibs is representative of the first modern European decorative style not dictated by the tastes of the aristocracy. Following the Napoleonic wars, a growing, wealthy urban middle class in the German-speaking states of Central Europe began to demand rights and privileges once granted only to nobles. To avoid trouble, the upwardly striving confined their political discussions to one another’s homes. And so the salon was born.
Cabinetmakers in cities such as Vienna, Berlin and Mainz began to offer goods that reflected the tastes and needs of the new class. The makers of Biedermeier chairs, tables and other furniture used little or no gilding, silver hardware or other lavish ornament. Ebonized trims are common on Biedermeier cabinetry, and neoclassical elements — lyre-shaped chair splats, carved scrollwork, table supports shaped like Greek columns. But the strongest aesthetic statement came from the wood — richly-grained, honey-colored, often book-matched veneers of walnut and fruitwood.
There are two iconic Biedermeier furniture forms, both made to outfit rooms designed for conversation. One is the sofa, deeply upholstered with a strong, architectural wooden frame. The second is the circular pedestal table, which stood at the center of the room, offering a surface on which to place coffee and cake services; or to roll out a map, or sketch out ideas on paper.
“Biedermeier” was originally a derogatory term — it derives from the pen names of two German magazine writers who mocked bourgeois manners. Looking at the elegant and refined antique, new and vintage Biedermeier furniture offered on 1stDibs, that is now an amusing irony.
20th Century Tole Metal Cachepot with Filigree Base, Biedermeier Style
Located in Queens, NY
3 Outdoor (20th Century) oval tole metal basket-form cachepots with filigree base and edge with green painted liner (PRICED EACH)
Metal
Antique Dutch Embossed Brass Ash or Coal Bucket w. Lions & Farmer's Life Scenes
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning workmanship bucket with Lion's crest and showing the outdoor activities of Dutch farmers. In the Dutch Biedermeier era this handcrafted coal bucket would have graced the fi...
Brass, Bronze
Dutch Copper Cachepot with Blue & White Handles, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Dutch-style (19/20th Century) copper cachepot with blue & white porcelain handles
Copper
Small Copper Coal Bucket with Brass Embellishments
Located in London, GB
A 19th century (c. 1860) copper coal bucket with shaped brass legs and ring handles. Measures: 12.75" (325mm) diameter x 12" (308mm) high.
Copper
Late 19th Century Asian Porcelain Cachepot with Floating Cartouches Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Asian porcelain cachepot from the late 19th century, with floating cartouches and blue, white and orange tones. Created in Asia during the later years of the 19th century, this sm...
Porcelain
19th Century Brass Jardinere or Cachepot for Kindling
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century brass jardinere or cachepot for Kindling Beautifully etched brass. Recently polished. Measures: 16" H, 13" diameter (22.5" H with handle...
Brass
Antique Brass Coal Bin
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C brass coal bin. 1890. Reference: 8488 Dimensions 17 inches (43 cms) Wide 11 inches (28 cms) Deep 11 inches (28 cms) High
Brass
19th Century Blue & White Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century blue & white vase features the vivid blues so desirable with the makers of such goods since the 15th century. The blues were derived from cobalt oxide, which interesting...
Ceramic
English Brass Oval Cachepot with Paw Feet, Late 20th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A generously proportioned English Country cachepot crafted from hammered brass in a long oval form. The softly irregular surface is framed by a rope-twist rim and embellished with ap...
Brass
English Brass Fireplace Coal Scuttle Bucket Pot
Located in New York, NY
An English brass coal scuttle fireplace pot bucket, circa early to mid-20th century, England. Marked 'England' on underside as shown in last image. Bucket pot has flexible top handle...
Brass, Copper
Late 20th Century French Provincial Blue and White Tole Cachepot
Located in Elkhart, IN
A decorative French Provincial cachepot fashioned from painted tole in a softly aged blue-and-cream palette. Each side is embellished with a pastoral scene inspired by country life; ...
Metal
Thai Terracotta Planter / Cachepot with Burgundy Glaze, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large Terracotta jar / urn / planter from Thailand, early 20th Century. Beautifully glazed in burgundy with haut-relief dots and a glossy finish. While the golden age of Thai c...
Terracotta
$2,302Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.33 in Dm 12.6 in
Art Nouveau Ceramic Cachepot, Flower Motif By Sarreguemines, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rounded Art Nouveau ceramic plant decorated with flower motifs. It features a striking lotus flower motif in soft enamel relief. The body is finished in a warm brown glaze, agains...
Pottery
$1,240 / set
H 7.29 in Dm 8.67 in
19th Century Hand-Painted Paris Porcelain Cachepots with Gilt Details
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This stunning pair of antique Paris porcelain cachepots dates back to the 19th century, embodying the timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship of French artistry from this era. E...
Porcelain, Paint
Raymor 20th Century Modern European Pottery Vessel Cachepot 1960s
By Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Small Ceramic Mid Century Vessel produced for retailer Raymor. This modern pot has a dark brown body with undulating blue, white and brown glazed bands melding into each other produ...
Ceramic, Pottery
Sold
H 26.38 in Dm 18.9 in
Set 2 huge plant stands solid mahogany, Regency style Biedermeier 1860s, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Marvelous set of two plant stands, made around 1860s in late Biedermeier time of solid carved and slatted mahogany. This classic piece of furniture has the elaborate shape of the t...
Mahogany
19th Century Jardiniere Biedermeier Walnut Southgerman
Located in Epfach, DE
Special and rare flower jardiniere from the Biedermeier period south german around 1830 in walnut. the original tub is hammered out of copper. this jardiniere decorates every entranc...
Copper
Pair of Biedermeier Style Burlwood and Bronze Mounted Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous PPair of Biedermeier Style Burlwood and Bronze Mounted Pedestals. Probably 20th century and possibly made by the high-end manufacturer, Theodore Alexander of N...
Bronze